PM announces visa crackdown on hate preachers
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces new criminal offences for hate speech and visa cancellations in response to the Bondi terrorist attack and rising anti-Semitism.
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Illawarra gun ownership climbs as NSW pushes for urgent reforms
Gun ownership in the Illawarra region has grown to 27,729 registered firearms. Premier Chris Minns pledges the toughest laws in Australia following the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Jewish leaders urge action after Bondi attack
Jewish community leaders call for urgent enforcement of laws and faster anti-hate measures following the Bondi Beach attack that killed 15. They demand 'fewer words, more action'.
Political Blame Game Over Bondi Terror Attack
Fury erupts as politicians clash over the Bondi terror attack response. Was it a gun law failure or a security blind spot? The debate dividing Australia. Read the full analysis.
ACT shooters react to proposed national firearms law changes
Canberra's shooting community reacts to national cabinet's proposed firearms law changes, arguing limits on ownership could harm sport and farming. Read the local impact.
Howard unloads on PM over gun laws, anti-semitism
Former PM John Howard condemns the current government's handling of gun law debates and its failure to tackle rising anti-semitism. Read his full critique.
Katter pushes for new migration laws post-Bondi
Bob Katter calls for urgent migration reforms following the Bondi Junction terror attack. Read his full proposal and the government's response.
Illawarra MP says tougher gun laws won't stop extremists
Illawarra Shooters MP Mark Banasiak argues proposed WA-style gun law reforms won't prevent terrorist attacks, following the Bondi massacre that killed 15. Read the debate.
PM Flags Tougher Gun Laws After Bondi Attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushes for stricter gun laws, including ownership limits and citizenship requirements, following the Bondi tragedy. Leaders to update National Firearms Agreement.
Bondi Attack Raises Urgent Questions on Gun Laws
Australia's gun laws face intense scrutiny after the Bondi terror attack. Police reveal the shooter legally owned six firearms. Experts question the system's safeguards.
Bondi Terror Attack Prompts Gun Law Review
The Bondi Junction terror shooting has triggered an urgent federal review of Australia's firearm legislation. Authorities are examining potential security gaps. Read the latest.
ACT abandons flawed consent law data claims
The ACT government has retracted claims that affirmative consent laws boosted sexual offence reports after a data bungle. Read the full story on the corrected review and its findings.
Experts Back Law Change for Child Car Seat Age
Australian road safety experts are calling for new laws to keep children in the back seat until age 13. Learn about the evidence and the push for change.
WA Dental Clinics Operate Without Sedation Licences
Exclusive: Scores of WA dentists perform complex surgeries under deep sedation in unlicensed clinics, sparking a government safety review. Discover the risks and the push for new regulations.
Repeat driver's sentence overturned in Townsville court
A Townsville man's sentence for a 10th unlicensed driving offence has been overturned on appeal. Read the full details of the court's decision and the new penalties imposed.
Charity Law Chaos: Australia's Not-for-Profit Regulatory Mess
Australia's 600,000 community groups face a nightmare of overlapping state and federal regulations. Denis Moriarty argues the system is broken and needs a reboot. Read why.
Liberals' Industrial Relations Strategy: A Risky Fight?
The Coalition faces a strategic dilemma on industrial relations reform. Can they challenge Labor's agenda without alienating voters? Analysis of the political tightrope.
Police Commissioner Calls for E-Rideable Registration
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch advocates for compulsory registration of e-scooters and e-bikes to enhance safety and accountability. Learn about the proposed crackdown on reckless riders.
Victoria passes adult sentencing laws for violent youth
Victorian teens aged 14+ now face adult courts and life sentences for serious violent crimes under new 'Adult Time' laws. Premier Allan says jail is more likely.
Historic IVF Law Reforms Passed in Western Australia
Western Australia's Parliament has passed landmark IVF legislation, expanding access to single women and LGBTQ+ couples. The reforms modernise fertility laws for WA families.
QLD warns new federal gas laws threaten $1 trillion in projects
Queensland's Premier and Resources Minister warn new federal environmental laws will sacrifice the state's crucial gas projects and cost thousands of jobs. Read the full story.
WA Inquiry Calls for E-Bike, E-Scooter Registration
A WA parliamentary inquiry into e-bike and e-scooter safety has recommended compulsory registration, lower speed limits, and tougher penalties following rider deaths. Read the key findings.
Government's FOI crackdown set for humiliating Senate defeat
The Albanese government's controversial freedom of information reforms are headed for a Senate defeat after the Coalition and Greens joined forces to oppose the bill. Read why critics call it a 'secrecy bill'.
ACT bans community appeals against public housing projects
The ACT government has passed laws banning community appeals against public and community housing to accelerate construction. The four-year ban aims to deliver homes faster for vulnerable Canberrans.
WA Surrogacy Laws Pass Upper House in Historic Vote
Western Australia's Parliament has passed landmark surrogacy reforms, removing medical infertility requirements and opening access to single men and same-sex couples. The long-awaited bill now heads to the Legislative Assembly.
Rapist caused years of pain for minutes of pleasure: prosecutor
A Canberra man's repeated rape of a customer in an arts store caused her 'years of pain' for his fleeting pleasure, a court heard. The ACT Supreme Court will sentence him next week.
YouTube to block under-16s ahead of Australian social media ban
YouTube will restrict users under 16 in Australia from next week, ahead of the federal government's proposed social media age verification laws. Find out what this means for parents and teens.
Accused Geelong drug trafficker denied bail in court
Mycal John Reiss, accused of trafficking commercial quantities of drugs in Geelong, has been refused bail. The court heard details of the alleged operation. Read the latest.
NSW e-bike warning: fines, new 250w power limit
Parents buying e-bikes for Christmas are warned to check legality to avoid $818 fines. NSW power limits will drop to 250w soon. Police highlight dangers of modifications.
Immigration Set to Be Australia's Issue of the Summer
The immigration debate is set to dominate Australia's political summer, with the Opposition pledging to cut numbers and the Government defending its policy. Discover the key arguments and what it means for the nation.
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